Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system. Gait impairment is among the most common symptoms. As a result, people with MS are more at risk of developing hypokinetic ...

Background: Evidence supports multi-factorial interventions in reducing falls in older people in the community (Gillespie 2003). Research evaluating the impact of falls prevention programmes has generally focused on the ...

This paper discusses outcome measures suitable for use by physiotherapists working with patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The measures have been successfully used in clinical practice, audit and research in the area of ...

Objective This study examined the psychosocial predictors of poor sleep quality in parents caring for children with developmental disabilities. Methods Sixty-seven parents of children with developmental disabilities and ...

Driving is an enabler of occupation, facilitating us to independently access our communities and to engage in meaningful occupations outside of the home. Such occupations can have many functions including productivity, ...

Welcome to the first edition of the 'PESS e-Zine'. This issue looks back at the diversity of the research, activities, and events within the Physical Education and Sport Sciences (PESS) Department in 2012. Many thanks to ...

Objective: There is a dearth of international research on hospice physiotherapy. This study aims to profile hospice physiotherapy in an Irish setting in order to inform practice internationally. Design: The study design ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system. It is characterised by both demyelination and degeneration. It is progressive in nature and can lead to severe disability, functional limitations and a ...

This paper examines the possible influence of podcasting on the traditional lecture in higher education. The paper firstly explores some of the benefits and limitations of the lecture as one of the dominant forms of teaching ...